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Mar 24, 2022
4 min

Thrift Store Frame Makeover – DIY Home Decor Project Tutorial & Video – Easy for Beginners

Do you ever find frames at the thrift store, but the colors are all wrong? They’re a great bargain, and you can give them a quick makeover with just a few products. I bought this framed painting to use for staging furniture, but it needed to be more neutral to match my decor. So, I made a quick tutorial & video to show you how to use chalk mineral paint & colored wax to freshen up any frame. This is an easy trash-to-treasure project that is perfect for beginners. You don’t ne

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Mar 6, 2022
3 min

Design Your Own Charcuterie Board – How to Stencil & Seal Wood with Food-Safe Products

Below you’ll find easy step-by-step instructions, plus a full video to follow along. You can watch my Youtube Tutorial by clicking here: You will see bold colored text in the product list, those are links to each product so that you can locate the products easily if you are wanting to purchase them. Supplies for this Project: Unfinished Wood Charcuterie Board Dixie Belle’s Voodoo Gel Stain in “Tobacco Road” Dixie Belle’s Chalk Mineral Paint in “Drop Cloth” “Roses” Silkscreen

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Feb 15, 2022
4 min

How to Create a Faux Barnwood Finish Using Dixie Belle Mud & Voodoo Gel Stain – Tutorial & Video

Farmhouse Makeover – Easy Painted Furniture Project for Beginners For this Nightstand Makeover Tutorial, I walk you through step-by-step how to get the look & feel of old barnwood using Dixie Belle’s Mud & Voodoo Gel Stain. With this method, you can create the texture & color of weathered wood-planks on your furniture with a putty knife, a popsicle stick & an old paint brush. It’s a great way to get the barnwood look without actually having to put it on your furniture. I brok

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Jan 31, 2022
3 min

How To Tie-Dye Fabric with Chalk Based Paint – 2 Easy Project Ideas for All Ages - Tutorial & Video

Get a Tie-Dye Watercolor Look on Fabric using Chalk Based Paint & Water Did you know you can dye fabric with chalk-based paint? The trick is to use lots of water & very little paint. I made a quick tutorial & PLUS a full video with 2 fun project ideas to get a faux Tie-Dye look using water & Dixie Belle Paint. These non-toxic paints are perfect for dying fabric & I can show you how easy it is! You can follow along & watch the video here: You will see bold colored text in the

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Dec 20, 2021
3 min

Vintage Suitcase Makeover- Painting & Adding Dixie Belle's Wildflowers & Butterflies Transfer

I thrifted this suitcase for $7.99 at Goodwill, then transformed it into a showpiece using Dixie Belle’s Chalk Mineral Paint & the new “Wildflowers & Butterflies” Transfer inspired by AJ’s Vintage Designs! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to prep & paint a suitcase, plus how to apply the transfers & seal them. These transfers are very sentimental for me, with my love of butterflies & flowers combined. I’ve been working on this with Dixie Belle since last year & I’m so EXCI

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Nov 29, 2021
5 min

How To Decoupage for Beginners – Plus 2 Project Ideas! Tutorial & Video

Decoupage Paper can make anything look like a statement piece. I love making handmade gifts & wall decor, but you can literally decoupage ANYTHING. In this tutorial, I show you 2 ways to Decoupage, along with 2 easy Home Decor Project Ideas to get you started. There’s also a YouTube Video Tutorial to follow along here: I’ll walk through all the steps for both the “Wet Method” & “Iron Method”, plus all my tricks for getting a bubble-free finish. Once you get the process down,

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Sep 4, 2021
4 min

How To Make Anything into a Chalkboard with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint – Easy Tutorial & Video

Did you know you can turn any surface into a chalkboard using Chalk Mineral Paint? This was a broken mirror from a dresser. Instead of throwing it away or paying to have it replaced, I turned It into a chalkboard using 2 coats of Dixie Belle’s Chalk Mineral Paint. I made a quick Tutorial & Video with all my tips & tricks so you can do it yourself! Follow along with the Video Tutorial here: DIY Chalk Board from a broken mirror – YouTube You will see bold colored text in the pr

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Aug 3, 2021
4 min

How To Paint Furniture Boho Style! Chippy Paint & Decoupage Tutorial & Video for Beginners

Boho Style painting is great for beginners because it’s quick, easy, & don’t have to worry about being perfect. It’s also the perfect technique for hiding small flaws or damage to your furniture. I’ve made this full Tutorial & Video so you can see one of the easiest techniques to paint furniture using a minimal amount of products. You can watch the video here: boho style painting and decoupage – YouTube In this tutorial, I’ll show you: How to Paint Furniture “Boho Style” How

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Jul 18, 2021
5 min

Sunflower Inspiration Tutorial – 3 Projects using Dixie Belle Transfers & Chalk Mineral Paint

Using the Belles & Whistles Sunflower Transfers by Dixie Belle, I put together 3 Projects with the colors and products to get the look, PLUS a Video Tutorial to follow along. You can get all of these looks with a few simple techniques that’s easy for beginners or advanced painters! You can watch my Video Tutorial here: In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to do these painting techniques: Blending with 3 Colors of Paint Using Wax to add character & get an aged look Applyi

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Jun 8, 2021
5 min

Whimsical Makeover of a Kids Plastic Playset with Chalk Mineral Paint & Transfers

Plastic playsets can get to where they don’t look so new anymore, but you can give them a brand-new look. Or maybe you want to customize your children’s plastic furniture to be more playful? I made this Tutorial & Video for a fun little project that is also great practice for beginners. I’ll show you how to paint any “non-wood” surface such as plastic, metal or glass. Plus: Quick & easy tips for painting fine line details How to paint any surface How to paint perfect stripes

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May 24, 2021
4 min

How to get a Weathered Wood Look using a Blend of Paint and Gel Stain – Tutorial & Video

I scored this Antique Wash Basin that had already been sanded & it’s the perfect thing for a Farmhouse Makeover. I want to teach you how to get a weathered look on wood using a blend of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint and Gel Stain. I also made a Video Tutorial so you can follow along: How to Use Paint and Stains to get an old weathered wood farmhouse style finish. Easy to do – YouTube You will see bold colored text in the product list, those are links to each product so that

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May 15, 2021
4 min

How To Paint Leather, Fake Leather, & Vinyl – No Sanding! Video & Tutorial

Do you have an old Leather Ottoman, or Fake Leather Chair that needs some TLC? Or maybe a thrift store find you want to flip or customize to match your room? Instead of paying to have it recovered, you can paint your faux leather, vinyl, or leather chairs (not suede) with NO SANDING between coats. I’ve done this many times with great results, so I made this tutorial and quick video to follow along, and show you how cool and easy it is to do yourself. You will see bold colored

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Apr 6, 2021
3 min

DIY Dog Bowl Feeding Station! Tutorial & Video with Dixie Belle Paint & Transfers

We gave my Son a puppy for Christmas, and her favorite game is tipping over food and water bowls. I googled all the advice on how to stop a dog from tipping her bowl over, but nothing worked. I’d almost given up on my quest for the “Untippable Dog Bowl” when my Husband came up with a genius idea. This DIY Dog Feeding Station was once an end table. How To Make the DIY Dog Feeding Station: To make the stand, we measured the height of the dog, and cut the legs off the table for

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Mar 17, 2021
2 min

The New Best Dang Brush and La Petite Brushes from Dixie Belle

Are you curious about the new brushes being released today from Dixie Belle ? There are 2 new brushes being released: The Best Dang Brush and the La Petite Brush. You can find them on the Dixie Belle website here. (this is my affiliate link and I do get a thank you from Dixie Belle when purchases are made and it doesn’t cost you anymore… so I thank you in advance for using my link). What makes them different than other brushes on the market ? I’m glad you asked. These

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Apr 7, 2020
4 min

Sealing Dark Colors

One of the biggest struggles people have with protecting their hand painted furniture (when using dark colors) is applying a streak free final clear coat. Today I will be walking you through tips when using a clear coat. I use Dixie Belle’s clear coats and their popular Gator Hide (their water repellant toughest top coat). You will see text in blue in this blog. If you prefer to watch a video vs read a blog, here’s the link to the LIVE video I did covering all the steps and